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Arthritis in Hands

bozismydog — Sat, 21 Sep 2013 16:48:50 GMT

One of the beauty threads about hand cream mentioned the use of hot wax for arthritis in the hands and fingers. I have recently developed this condition and will be mentioning it to my doctor next month. I find that I get a bit of relief from Alieve. Also running my hand under ice cold water helps with the burning very temporarily. Do any of you have a way of dealing with this that helps you? Has anybody tried acupuncture?

Re: Arthritis in Hands

Ltdow — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 22:52:33 GMT

Just want to let everyone know, since I can't find the fibro thread!, that I've found a new topical pain reliever that is so good I almost can't believe it. It's Outback brand pain relieving roll-on. Bought it on sale online from Walgreens for $10, regularly about $20......was so impressed I ordered a pump bottle of it on Amazon. All natural so not scary, and it absolutely works like a dream. We fibro/arthritis/butsitis gals have needed something like this for SO LONG ~ I'm so thankful to have found it.

Ltdow

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colliemom4 — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 01:08:28 GMT

I saw a video online of a man that would put his hands in a sink of very cold water for as long as he could stand it, and then warm water for a few minutes. He did it several times in the video and said it worked well. I never tried it and had never heard of anything like it but he swore by it.

I wanted to add that he was some sort of physical therapist. I believe he tried to use natural methods when possible.

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KarenQVC — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 01:18:55 GMT

I started having constant pain at the bottoms of my thumbs as they attach to the hand. The ultrasound showed changes there, too. My internist referred me to an OT. The OT gave me soft and hard splints. He had handouts about pain relief and how to do daily chores to avoid strain. I am pleased with the results. Oh, his heating method was to put rice in a sock and warm it in the microwave. Easier than the wax.

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Q4u — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 01:22:00 GMT

I use Tommy Copper fingerless gloves. For me, the copper works well and stops the deep ache I get in my hands. I wear them to bed and especially when I'm on the computer. I purchased them (and a knee wrap) from the Tommy Copper website.

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emmysmom — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 01:27:11 GMT

On 1/29/2015 Ltdow said:
Just want to let everyone know, since I can't find the fibro thread!, that I've found a new topical pain reliever that is so good I almost can't believe it. It's Outback brand pain relieving roll-on. Bought it on sale online from Walgreens for $10, regularly about $20......was so impressed I ordered a pump bottle of it on Amazon. All natural so not scary, and it absolutely works like a dream. We fibro/arthritis/butsitis gals have needed something like this for SO LONG ~ I'm so thankful to have found it.

Ltdow

sounds good Ltdow..love anything natural too!

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emmysmom — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 01:31:20 GMT

On 9/21/2013 Pook said:
I have had arthritis in both hands for about 15 years and have those bumps on my fingers. I was told by my doctor that most don't have pain with those but I sure did. So much so that i could barely touch those finger joints and it felt like I had very bad bruises on each finger. I won't take any prescription meds due to the side effects. I did use arnica and it helped some. I started drinking a shot of noni juice daily as well as a glass of dark cherry juice - from concentrate most days and in about 2 months no more pain. The bumps are still at the joints but no pain whatsoever.

Pook, do you think you had gout?? I know that cherry juice really helps..may need to give it a shot..although the sugar content may not be good for me..!

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BORN AGAIN — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 01:36:15 GMT

I'm so sorry about the arthritis in your hands. I also agree with the Arnica cream/gel. Also Celadrin cream is excellent. My Orthopedist created a compound cream with some pain relievers that would be otherwise harmful if taken orally for a long time. But because it is in a cream form, it is safer. And it works great! Ask your doctor if he can make you a personalized compound cream. You can use it on other parts of your body that ache too. Good luck.

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KarenQVC — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 01:36:28 GMT

Oh, gosh--My husband had a little bump on his hand and it really hurt. It took 4 drs., but they did say it was a weird sign of gout and put him on meds.

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havanesecutie — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 01:36:50 GMT

Tumeric/Curcumin is an anti-inflammatory. Arthritis is an inflammation and the Curcumin is wonderful. Problem with Tumeric/Curcumin is after going through the digestive system it isn't very bio-available in the body. Be sure to use either one rated at least BCM-95 (7 times better than plain Curcumin). I just started using this product http://www.revgenetics.com/store/p-89-metacurcumin-200-worlds-most-powerful-liquid-curcumin-in-a-pump.aspx and I feel like a new person. The initial price is expensive, but it gives you 300 doses. I wouldn't waste my money on other products - MetaCurcumin is a miracle for me.

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betteb — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 01:56:09 GMT

On 9/24/2013 KatherineW said:
I developed sudden onset arthritis in (B) hands at age 29-30. I also have a history of stomach ulcers so pain reliever options have been limited for the past 22 years!!! I had joint-replacement surgery in 2000 that was very painful and took 18 months to recover from. If I knew the surgery had improved I might have my (R) thumb done....until then I deal with it.

I used to work for a Physical therapist and certified hand therapist and used a hand wax unit regularly. I still have one too! I would often have ultrasounds done of my hands that helped tremendously with pain. I am still tested every year or so for rheumatoid arthritis because I have all the symptoms just not the markers. My mother's sister and both my dad's sisters have RA. My mother developed the symptoms too but AFTER I did. I found that strange.

Good Luck. I have not tried acupuncture...........yet!!

Approx 30% of patients with RA test negative for Rheumatoid factors. It's called Sero-Negative Rheumatoid Arthritis. Have you seen a Rheumatologist?

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spent2much — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 02:01:34 GMT

I've used Handeze fingerless gloves for years. They're tan/beige (flesh) colored. Be sure you get this type (color) and order them in a size appropriate for you - one size does not fit all very well.

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NoelSeven — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 02:35:02 GMT

Ask your MD about taking glucosamine.

I have Lupus and many times I wake up with stiff and sore hands, which explains a lot of my typos, LOL. Lupus and arthritis involve inflammation. I asked her if there was anything I could take to help with the inflammation.

She said some patients of hers were having good luck with glucosamine. I got a bottle of the pills at Costco.

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mousiegirl — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 02:36:33 GMT

On 9/22/2013 bozismydog said:
Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I will probably start with the Arnica gel and go from there. I am a bit weary of taking medication unless I absolutely have to. I only take the Alieve out of desperation. I even have magnetic bracelets but I am not so sure they help. I will keep my eyes open fort those neoprene gloves as well. I truly appreciate your help with this.

I use SportsGel which contains Arnica, or basically is, for any ache I have. Be careful with Aleve, because it can affect the heart.

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mousiegirl — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 02:39:12 GMT

On 1/29/2015 colliemom3 said:
I saw a video online of a man that would put his hands in a sink of very cold water for as long as he could stand it, and then warm water for a few minutes. He did it several times in the video and said it worked well. I never tried it and had never heard of anything like it but he swore by it.

I wanted to add that he was some sort of physical therapist. I believe he tried to use natural methods when possible.

colliemom, once I had physical therapy on a thumb, and this is exactly what was done, but it didn't work for me, so I stopped going.

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Tissyanne — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 02:53:58 GMT

People that spend lots of time on computers, tablets, texting can develop problems. I had a finger that was called trigger finger, and every morning would wake up with that finger doubled. I use a tablet, and bought an ereader pyramid that holds my tablet. The trigger finger went away with a couple of days.

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colliemom4 — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 05:03:59 GMT

I've read that a lot of young people are experiencing painful hand problems now from using cell phones as much as they do etc. Many go into doctors hoping for some sort of miracle surgery but there isn't one.

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colliemom4 — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 05:05:46 GMT

On 1/29/2015 mousiegirl said:
On 1/29/2015 colliemom3 said:
I saw a video online of a man that would put his hands in a sink of very cold water for as long as he could stand it, and then warm water for a few minutes. He did it several times in the video and said it worked well. I never tried it and had never heard of anything like it but he swore by it.

I wanted to add that he was some sort of physical therapist. I believe he tried to use natural methods when possible.

colliemom, once I had physical therapy on a thumb, and this is exactly what was done, but it didn't work for me, so I stopped going.

I went to one for my neck and they never helped me. They made me worse by trying to make me lift ultra heavy weights. This was years ago. I refused. I got better eventually.

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KarenQVC — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 05:09:56 GMT

collie and mouse--Try an OT who specializes in hand care--a hand clinic.

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KarenQVC — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 05:11:30 GMT

OP--Try a hand clinic which has a hand dr. and a hand OT.